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Jan 5, 2026
Tune in for intriguing insights on the intersection of AI and real-world applications, highlighted by a misfire in ChatGPT's attempt to emulate Edgar Allan Poe. Explore the complexities of recent U.S. military operations in Venezuela and the legal maneuvers surrounding Maduro's indictment. The discussion also touches on fraud issues in Minnesota, Congress's funding dilemmas, and the evolving threat from ISIS. With global perspectives and political reactions, this conversation unpacks what the future holds for Venezuela and beyond.
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AI Misattributed A Poem
- Jenna Lee tested ChatGPT on New Year's Eve and it fabricated a cheerful poem attributed to Edgar Allan Poe.
- She discovered the attribution was false after trying to verify it online and consulting the model again.
ISIS Resurgence Connects Global And Domestic Threats
- Recent U.S. strikes targeted ISIS in Nigeria and Syria and triggered related domestic threats.
- The FBI says a thwarted North Carolina plot was inspired by ISIS and possibly tied to retaliatory strikes.
Local Fraud Could Trigger Federal Oversight
- Minnesota social-services fraud involving federal funds resurfaced after viral reporting and prior New York Times coverage.
- The federal government may withhold funds pending stronger oversight, possibly making this a national story.